Microsoft Windows XP Professional 2002 $50 (scam?

Dingatron

Not sure if this is a bargain or a scam?? Let me know if anyone knows if its legal? Mods please move if this if its the wrong place to post.

Microsoft Windows XP Professional 2002 $50



Also free international shipping.


Here's the small print:
How can you sell this software so cheap?
It seems to good to be true - is there a catch?
There is no catch - the software versions that we sell are OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) which means you will receive the installation CDs only (they do not come in their original retail packing and do not include the manual). We do guarantee that all programs are the 100% full working retail versions - no demos or academic versions! When you order, you will receive all materials required for a complete installation - or your money back! Why pay hundreds dollars more when you can get exactly the same but cheaper? You don't have to pay that much for the fancy box and manuals.

This software is recognized as a backup software

Note, that you will not be able to register the software with the manufacturer and get their support, but we will do our best to support you any way possible. This includes providing different updates and service packs. However some updates will still be available from manufacturers, in fact most of them.

[modedit- no dodgy stuff...-merc]

Quigs Snr

Scam. It's unlicensed and therefore illegal software.

Mercury_Tilt

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Capt'n Midnight

To MOD - can you add to the prev thread..

All these guys are doing is sending out CD's - no Certificate of Authenticity etc.

If you already have a microsoft Licencing agreement then you can order CD's (Media Kit) from your current supplier for ONLY €30
So they are actually charging DOUBLE..

NB. OEM software can only be used on the PC/motherboard it was originally supplied with unless you upgrade it (but then you have to destroy the OEM copy)

the software versions that we sell are OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) which means you will receive the installation CDs only (they do not come in their original retail packing and do not include the manual). We do guarantee that all programs are the 100% full working retail versions - no demos or academic versions! When you order, you will receive all materials required for a complete installation - or your money back! Why pay hundreds dollars more when you can get exactly the same but cheaper? You don't have to pay that much for the fancy box and manuals.

This software is recognized as a backup software
OEM can't be used on ANY machine other than the one it shipped with

Note, that you will not be able to register the software with the manufacturer and get their support, but we will do our best to support you any way possible. This includes providing different updates and service packs. However some updates will still be available from manufacturers, in fact most of them.

PS. if you only want WORD / EXCEL / POWERPOINT then
www.openoffice.org is FREE - how's that for a Bargin

eclectichoney

actually a bit off the thread but Open Office is fantastic...it beats works by a mile....a lovely prgram and it's free!

Mercury_Tilt

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